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THBCharles Cotesworth Pinckney & Quasi-War with France, Very Rare Federalist Broadsheet Extra, 1798
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The Federalist, or New-Jersey Gazette Extraordinary. Trenton, NJ: November 1798. Broadsheet, 2pp, approx. 9.5 x 11 in.
Featuring a front page printing of the address of the people of Trenton for Charles Cotesworth Pinckney upon his return from France as well as Pinckney's response. At the bottom is the "Entertainment of General Pinckney," describing the subsequent reception. On verso, is listed the numerous (16) toasts, the last to Fair American ladies, "...and never may their charms bless the bosom of a jacobin."
Additional news is published on the reverse side, the most important being the announcement that health-wise, it was deemed safe to return to Philadelphia. People who have been away should be sure to air out their houses, bedding, clothing, and "correcting the exhalations from the privies by the plentiful use of lime."
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1746-1825) was born into the extended Pinckney clan in South Carolina. He was a signer, along with his cousin Charles Pinkney, and delegate to the Constitutional convention. He was appointed to be the Minister to France (1796-1797) by George Washington after declining appointments to the State and War Departments.
However, when he arrived in France, his credentials were refused. France was at war with Britain, and America had made peace with Britain, angering France. Jacobins were the most radical of the revolutionaries in France (viz. to toast above). By the time this was communicated with America, John Adams was President. Adams appointed John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry to join Adams and have the commission treaty with the French. They met at the Hague and went to Paris. They met with Talleyrand, who demanded a large load (denied), then bribes for himself and members of the Directory (also denied). This became the basis for the "XYZ Affair."
In April Pinckney and Marshall returned to North America, while Gerry remained, continuing to work out a solution. The failure of negotiations led to the (undeclared) "Quasi-War" with France, in which French ships began capturing American ships that were trading with Britain. It prompted John Adams to begin gearing up for possible open warfare by appointing generals and commissioning ships to be built. The positive outcome was that the United States finally saw the need for a standing army and navy, rather than relying on state militias.
Condition
Disbound. Overall even toning except at the bound edge.
Spots of foxing.
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